MCPS has announced that fourteen bands will participate in this year’s Marching Band Showcase, which will take place from noon to 3pm on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Albert Einstein High School.
The building that was the home of Cubano’s in Silver Spring (1201 Fidler Lane) for more than 20 years can be purchased for $2.75 million, according to a new listing on a business-for-sale website.
The FCSP Foundation (Fight Cancer & Stay Positive) hosted its third annual DC Dunk for a Cure at 7 Locks Brewing in Rockville, Maryland, raising more than $47,000 for Pancreatic […]
The community is mourning the loss of former Montgomery County State’s Attorney, Andrew Larimore Sonner. Sonner, 90, passed away on October 13, 2024. He was a graduate of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and taught history at Walter Johnson High School while attending law school at night before being elected as State’s Attorney in 1970 and serving for more than 25 years.
Buy Buy Baby has announced that it will be closing all existing stores and transforming into a digital-first brand “focusing all our energy on providing an exceptional online shopping experience.” On its website, Buy Buy Baby explains that “this decision comes after listening closely to you, our incredible customers, and our valued partners. Your feedback has been invaluable in shaping this new chapter.”
General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.
In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.
In July we let you know that the Best Buy space located at 15750 Shady Grove Rd. in Gaithersburg’s 270 Center will be “coming available” on February 1st 2025. Last month, we confirmed that the store will be closing permanently on October 26th– approximately 30 years after opening in the mid 90s.
On Tuesday, Councilmembers Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced Expedited Bill 23-24 to extend Montgomery County’s minority-owned business purchasing program until December 1, 2029. The bill aims to continue supporting minority, female, and disabled-owned businesses by addressing disparities in County contracting and procurement, following a recent study that highlighted significant disparities in various sectors. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning residents to be cautious of charity scams during hurricane relief efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, offering tips to ensure donations reach legitimate organizations. (more…)
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Montgomery County honored Katie Ledecky, 9-time Olympic Gold medalist and 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, with an honorary “Katie Ledecky Lane” road marker outside her alma mater, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda. Ledecky has a total of 14 Olympic medals (9 gold). She is also the most decorated American woman, most decorated female swimmer, and fifth most decorated athlete in Olympic history.
Pusser’s Caribbean Grille and Oasis Marina’s management has announced that after 30 years on the waterfront in Annapolis, Pusser’s will be relocating to the Lighthouse Point Marina in Baltimore’s Canton Neighborhood and plans to open in the Spring of 2025.
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Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2024 week 7 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final: (more…)
MCPS recently released its Fall/Winter 2024-2025 theater and dance productions. “From “Mamma Mia” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to “Charlotte’s Web” and “SpongeBob the Musical,” there’s something for everyone.” The list, by MCPS, ca be seen below: